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Stablecoins on the Horizon: What Credit Unions Need to Know Now
Whether you’re still wrapping your head around stablecoins or already watching your state take action, this forward-focused session offers strategic insight and practical takeaways for credit union leaders and advocates.
Leading with Purpose: CEO Insights on Leadership, Succession, and the Future of Credit Unions
This session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from CEOs who have led through change and growth. You will leave inspired with insights that you can apply to your own leadership journey, regardless of title or tenure.
Understanding Stablecoins: The Bridge Between Digital Assets and Traditional Finance
Join this session to examine their role in bridging digital assets with traditional finance and to discover how these innovations are unlocking faster, more inclusive remittance and cross-border payment solutions for communities around the world.
GoWest Awards Dinner & Gala*
GoWest Credit Union Association is proud to celebrate the professionals, volunteers, and credit unions that have made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of the Credit Union Movement.
*This is a separate ticketed item.
GoWest Foundation Reception*
Before the awards ceremony begins, join us for an exclusive reception that sets the stage for an evening celebrating credit unions across the region.
*This is a separate ticketed item.
Lunch & Learn: CDFI Connections and Conversations
Join fellow CDFI credit unions for a collaborative lunch focused on emerging opportunities, strategy shifts, community impact, and bold ideas.
The Metrics That Matter: Financial Ratios for Strategic Credit Union Decisions
This session cuts through the noise to focus on 10 essential financial and ratio categories every credit union leader should understand, regardless of role, asset size, or market.
Session qualifies for CPE Credit.
Regulator Dialogue (CO, OR, NCUA)
Financial regulation impacts all aspects of credit union operations. Hear from your state’s financial regulators about the changing regulatory landscape, examination trends, and insight into programmatic improvements that will streamline exams and improve communication.
Session qualifies for CPE Credit.
Elevating Cybersecurity: Prioritize What Matters, Invest with Purpose
This session will delve into the ever-changing world of cybersecurity to help you understand the risks and where you should be investing.
KEYNOTE — From Pixar to Purpose: The Power of Storytelling
Whether you’re leading a team, shaping your credit union’s voice, or looking to connect more deeply with your members, Matthew will deliver practical storytelling tools and creative insights that you can use immediately.
Keynote
The Ripple Effect: A Networking Breakfast for CMS, GWLN, & CUDE Alumni*
What if your smallest actions shaped the entire culture? In this TED Talk–style presentation, we’ll explore The Ripple Effect — a mindset rooted in awareness, intention, and everyday impact.
*This is a separate ticketed item.
From Connection to Impact: Building a Stronger Future for Hispanic Communities
Join an inspiring session exploring how the Juntos Avanzamos Pacific Northwest Chapter is transforming meaningful connections into powerful collective action.
Small Credit Union Roundtable
During the workshop, participants will explore how to identify key roles, align succession with strategic goals, and create meaningful development plans for employees at all levels.
Inclusion in Action: How INCIGHT and OnPoint are Building Impact Through Partnership
In this session, hear from leaders at OnPoint and INCIGHT as they share the story of their collaborative partnership, the evolution of OnPoint’s community workshop series, and how INCIGHT’s engagement has sparked awareness, innovation, and inclusive action across the organization.
Legislative Lens: Making Your Advocacy Matter
This engaging session brings you behind the scenes with a panel of elected officials who will share how advocacy shapes their decisions, what communication tactics resonate most, and why grassroots involvement is critical.